Tinubu Issues Strong Warning to Bandits, Kidnappers, Sponsors of Terror

In a stern address to the nation, President Tinubu warned bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terrorism to surrender immediately or face the full force of the Nigerian state. The President's warning was part of his Democracy Day broadcast message on Friday, June 12. He emphasized that the window for surrender and repentance would not remain open indefinitely, cautioning that no mercy would be shown to those who trade in the blood of Nigerians. President Tinubu stated, 'To bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terror: Surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian State. These windows of surrender will not remain open forever. No mercy will be shown to those who trade in the blood of Nigerians.' His comments come at a time when the country is grappling with recurring debates over the identity of criminal groups and concerns that insecurity could deepen ethnic divisions. The President urged Nigerians to stand united against the common threat of terrorism and banditry, emphasizing that crime has no ethnicity. He expressed confidence that Nigeria would ultimately overcome its security challenges and emerge stronger, saying, 'We will triumph over terror and continue to build a more prosperous nation.' President Tinubu's message was clear: the enemies of the nation would soon be history, and he called on citizens to remain united in confronting the challenges facing the country.